Antonym: Test-13

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Antonym: Test-13

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Question 1

Suppress:

A

Stirrup

B

Rouse

C

Urge

D

Incite

Question 1 Explanation:

Suppress means to put an end to something, especially something perceived as a threat.
Stirrup a pair of devices attached to each side of a horse's saddle, in the form of a loop with a flat base to support the rider's foot.
Rouse means to make angry or excited.
Urge means a strong desire or impulse to do something.
Incite means to encourage or stir up violent or unlawful behavior.

Question 2

Loosen:

A

Fasten

B

Accelerate

C

Delay

D

Paste

Question 2 Explanation:

Loosen is to ease grip over something.
Fasten means to attach firmly to something else, as by pinning or nailing.
Accelerate means to increase in rate, amount, or extent or to speed up.
Delay means to a period of time by which something or someone is late or postponed.
Paste means a thick, soft, moist substance typically produced by mixing dry ingredients with a liquid.

Question 3

Rebellion:

A

Forgiveness

B

Retribution

C

Submission

D

Domination

E

Obedience

Question 3 Explanation:

Rebellion is an organized attempt to overthrow a government or other authority by the use of violence.
Forgiveness is the action or process of forgiving or being forgiven.
Retribution means punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong or criminal act.
Submission is the action of accepting or yielding to a superior force or to the will or authority of another person.
Domination means to exercise of power or influence over someone or something, or the state of being so controlled.
Obedience means compliance with an order, request, or law or submission to another's authority.

Question 4

Idiosyncrasy:

A

Insanity

B

Sanity

C

Generality

D

Singularity

Question 4 Explanation:

Idiosyncrasy means a way of behaving or thinking, or feeling that is peculiar, unusual
Insanity means extreme foolishness or irrationality.
Wisdom means the fact of being based on sensible or wise thinking.
Generality means conformity or sameness.
Singularity is the state, fact, quality, or condition of being singular.

Question 5

Sanguine:

A

Diffident

B

Hopeless

C

Cynical

D

Morose

E

Pessimistic

Question 5 Explanation:

Sanguine means to be cheerfully optimistic.
Diffident means to be modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence.
Hopeless is an emotion of feeling despair.
Cynical means being contemptuously distrustful of human nature and motives.
Morose means to be sullen and ill-tempered.
Being Pessimistic is expecting the worst possible outcome.

Question 6

Sobriety:

A

Moderation

B

Drunkenness

C

Dizziness

D

Stupidity

Question 6 Explanation:

Abstinence from or moderation in the use of alcohol or drugs is define as sobriety
Moderation means the avoidance of excess or extremes, especially in one's behaviour or political opinions.
Drunkenness is a state of being drunk; intoxication.
Dizziness is a sensation of spinning around and losing one's balance.
Stupidity is a behaviour that shows a lack of good sense or judgement.

Question 7

Extinct:

A

Recent

B

Distinct

C

Alive

D

Ancient

Question 7 Explanation:

Extinct is used to define species that no longer exist in the physical world .
Recent means belonging to a past period comparatively close to the present.
Distinct means recognizably different in nature from something else of a similar type.
Alive means living, not dead
Ancient s belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence.

Question 8

Fiendish:

A

Diabolical

B

Devilish

C

Angelic

D

Friendly

Question 8 Explanation:

Fiendish is a person resembling a devil or demon, characterized by ingenuity; extremely cruel or unpleasant.
Diabolical means to be disgracefully bad or unpleasant.
Devilish is to like or appropriate to a devil in evil and cruelty
Angelic is a person who is exceptionally beautiful, innocent, or kind.
Friendly is to be kind and pleasant.

Question 9

Subsequent:

A

Eventual

B

Succeeding

C

Prior

D

Comparative

Question 9 Explanation:

Subsequent is being next in order
Eventual is an event occurring or existing at the end of or as a result of a process or period of time.
Succeeding is coming after something in time; subsequent.
Prior means existing or coming before in time, order, or importance.
Comparative is being measured or judged by estimating the similarity or dissimilarity between one thing and another; relative.

Question 10

Orthodox:

A

Revolutionary

B

Heretical

C

Anarchist

D

Generous

Question 10 Explanation:

Orthodox is holder or adherent of an opinion or belief that supports religious teaching.
Revolutionary is involving or causing a complete or dramatic change.
Heretical is holding an opinion at odds with what is generally accepted.
Anarchist is a person who believes in or tries to bring about anarchy.
Generous is showing a readiness to give more of something, especially money, than is strictly necessary or expected.

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